Over the weekend STS, in partnership with Scottish Student Sport (SSS), delivered an RCO course to the university clubs in Scotland to support the safe practice of the sport in Scottish universities.
Seonaid McIntosh wins gold at European Shooting Championships
Bronze Medal Success for Seonaid in Bologna
Seonaid McIntosh Becomes First British Female Rifle Athlete to win World Cup Gold...Ever!
On Saturday, Seonaid McIntosh claimed her second medal of the ISSF World Cup in Rio, following up her Silver in the 10m Air Rifle competition with an incredible Gold medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. A ground-breaking achievement for shooting in the UK, Seonaid’s Gold was the first ever World Cup Gold for a British female rifle shooter.
Silver for Seonaid in Rio
NSRA National Meeting, Bisley
Home Office Update on EU Firearms Pass (Updated)
Triple Crown for Ken
A Very Special Scottish Meeting
Home Office Launch Consultation on Proposed Statutory Guidance to the Police on their Firearms Licensing Functions
The introduction of statutory guidance is designed to improve consistency across the UK in police firearms licensing. The draft guidance sets out the checks that should be made, the weight to be given to the evidence and the factors that need to be taken into account. The consultation started on 23rd July and will remain open for eight weeks, finishing on 17 September 2019.
Scots Compete at the 2019 Island Games in Gibraltar
Medal Invitation and Allen Trophy Events - Badenoch & Strathspey Muzzle Loading & Rifle Club
STS Confirms Rescheduled 2019 Target Shooting Coaching Conference
STS is pleased to confirm details for its rescheduled Target Shooting Coaching Conference, which will now take place on Saturday 5 October at Perth College. The conference open to coaches from across the UK, with STS members getting a 25% discounted delegate rate and STS junior members getting 50% off. The day will focus on the Olympic disciplines and features a mix of sport specific and generic workshops with the ambition of stimulating some exciting discussions and the sharing of ideas and good practice. BOOK NOW
Alloa Double Dewar 2019
Birmingham Announces Additional Sports for 2022 - Shooting Not Included
Birmingham 2022 organisers and the CGF Executive Board have announced the additional sports selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and shooting sports have not been included with both target shooting and archery missing out. Instead, the optional sports of Beach Volleyball, Women's Cricket and Para Table Tennis have been added.
STS Sport Vice Chair Ian Thomson Recognised In Queens Birthday Honours List
Jennifer Ross Joins STS Staffing Team
STS is delighted to confirm the appointment of Jennifer Ross to the STS staffing team in the role of Performance & Pathways Manager. Jennifer previously carried out the role on a contracted basis but with support from sportscotland secured for the next 2 years, STS made this an employed position and is delighted to confirm Jennifer’s appointment to continue the good work already underway.
Medal for McIntosh in Munich
STS Coaching Conference Postponed to Later in 2019
At the start of the month, STS announced that it will be holding it’s first Coaching Conference on Saturday 25 May. bringing shooting specific topics and discussion opportunities to coaches in the sport. Following feedback from the shooting community and further reflection, it has been decided that this event should be postponed.